Day 1 - Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa. Welcome to South Africa! Arrive late this evening, check in to your hotel, and rest as you prepare for a great adventure.

Day 2 - Cape Town. Cape Peninsula Excursion. Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing, starting with an orientation tour of Cape Town. Then, take a scenic drive south through the fishing village of Hout Bay before ascending Chapman's Peak Drive, which skirts the rocky coastline and is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Continue on to CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the southwesternmost point on the African continent. Here take a FUNICULAR RIDE to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. Afterward, visit Boulders Beach to see a COLONY OF ENDANGERED AFRICAN PENGUINS, known for the unique sound they make. Return to Cape Town and enjoy the evening at your leisure. This evening, join your traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Cape Town. This morning, visit the BO-KAAP MUSEUM, followed by a fascinating [LF] WALKING TOUR through Bo-Kaap, also known as the Malay Quarter. Founded by former slaves in the 1750s, this lively area is a true melting pot of cultures. The historic and colorful houses, ranging from lime-green and pink to orange, reflect Dutch and British architecture, and the area has been declared a national monument. Afterward, visit the home of a local family for a [LF] CAPE MALAY COOKING CLASS. Learn how to mix masala, fold samosas, and about the delicate flavors of Cape Malay curry before sitting down for a traditional Malay meal. Then, visit Table Mountain and take a CABLE-CAR RIDE to the top (weather permitting) for stunning views of the city and surrounding area. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B,L)

Day 4 - Cape Town. Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape winelands for wine tasting, or cruise to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison, for a guided tour. Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day. (B)

Day 5 - Cape Town - Kapama Private Game Reserve, Greater. Today, leave beautiful Cape Town behind and fly to KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE to begin your safari adventure! This area, near Kruger National Park, is famous for its abundance of wildlife, and you will have a great chance of seeing the "Big 5""lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Enjoy your first GAME DRIVE this afternoon. Your skilled tracker and professional ranger work together as a team, so you can learn more about the ecosystem as you view wildlife up close. Sip SUNDOWNER DRINKS prior to returning to your lodge for dinner. (B,D)

Day 6 - Kapama Private Game Reserve. Rise between 5 am and 5:30 am for coffee and tea before your EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Other animals you may see include kudu, impala, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, wildebeest, and more. Great bird watching is also possible"some 350 species having been recorded in the area. Return for breakfast mid-morning, followed by time to relax and enjoy the lodge and its surroundings. Perhaps take a swim in the pool, visit the wellness center for one of its many spa treatments, or simply sit back and watch the animals. You may even choose to join your ranger for a BUSH WALK to learn more about the native flora and how to identify animals by their footprints while observing them from a safe distance. Optional excursions include the nearby Hoedspruit Center for Endangered Species, where you can see a number of rehabilitated animals or get up close to a herd of elephants so you can touch and feed them. On one of the days, you may even choose to skip a game drive for a memorable hour-long elephant-back safari through the bush! In the mid-afternoon, tea will be served prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. Step out of your safari vehicle for SUNDOWNER DRINKS and watch as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains. As darkness descends, your tracker will bring out a spotlight to help you spot nocturnal animals"if you are lucky, maybe even a leopard! Return to your lodge in time to freshen up before dinner. (B,L,D daily)NOTE:Minimum age requirement for the bush walk is 15 years. For those who are 60 years old or older, participation is at the sole discretion of Kapama River Lodge.

Day 7 - Kapama Private Game Reserve. Rise between 5 am and 5:30 am for coffee and tea before your EARLY MORNING GAME DRIVE. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Other animals you may see include kudu, impala, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, wildebeest, and more. Great bird watching is also possible"some 350 species having been recorded in the area. Return for breakfast mid-morning, followed by time to relax and enjoy the lodge and its surroundings. Perhaps take a swim in the pool, visit the wellness center for one of its many spa treatments, or simply sit back and watch the animals. You may even choose to join your ranger for a BUSH WALK to learn more about the native flora and how to identify animals by their footprints while observing them from a safe distance. Optional excursions include the nearby Hoedspruit Center for Endangered Species, where you can see a number of rehabilitated animals or get up close to a herd of elephants so you can touch and feed them. On one of the days, you may even choose to skip a game drive for a memorable hour-long elephant-back safari through the bush! In the mid-afternoon, tea will be served prior to your AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE. Step out of your safari vehicle for SUNDOWNER DRINKS and watch as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains. As darkness descends, your tracker will bring out a spotlight to help you spot nocturnal animals"if you are lucky, maybe even a leopard! Return to your lodge in time to freshen up before dinner. (B,L,D daily)NOTE:Minimum age requirement for the bush walk is 15 years. For those who are 60 years old or older, participation is at the sole discretion of Kapama River Lodge.

Day 8 - Kapama Private Game Reserve - Johannesburg. Enjoy one last GAME DRIVE this morning before transferring to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 9 - Johannesburg. Today's sightseeing starts with an enriching visit to SOWETO (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Soweto is a part of South Africa's turbulent past, but this multicultural area is also a reflection of today and hope for tomorrow. Along the way, see the neighborhood that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Gain some perspective of life here at MANDELA HOUSE, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to around 1960, when he was forced underground to elude arrest. You will also see the Hector Pieterson Memorial, dedicated to the 12-year-old boy killed by police during a demonstration in 1976. This led to the Soweto Uprising, an important event in the long struggle to end apartheid some 14 years later. Next, visit the unforgettable APARTHEID MUSEUM. Here you will learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid era. Using photos, video, and print, the museum takes you on an extraordinary journey through the apartheid years to the 1994 democratic elections that named Nelson Mandela president. (B,L)

Day 10 - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Today, leave South Africa and fly north to Zimbabwe. This evening, enjoy a CRUISE on the Zambezi River, which affords you a great opportunity to photograph wildlife and a spectacular African sunset. (B,D)

Day 11 - Victoria Falls. Today, visit mighty VICTORIA FALLS for an awe-inspiring experience. Enjoy a GUIDED WALK, where you will learn the history of the falls and hear fascinating details about the surrounding flora and fauna. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)NOTE:During the dry season (September-December) and during particularly dry years, water flow to Victoria Falls may be low.

Day 12 - Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park, Botswana. Today, drive to CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, home to one of the largest concentrations of game in all of Africa. After lunch, set out on your first GAME ACTIVITY, either by boat or 4-wheel-drive safari vehicle. (B,L,D)

Day 13 - Chobe. Take part in MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES. The park is known for its huge herds of elephant, considered by some to be the largest elephants in the world. You may also see lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, lechwe, kudu, Cape buffalo, and much more. Birding is also very popular, with more than 450 species on record. (B,L,D)

Day 14 - Chobe. Take part in MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME ACTIVITIES. The park is known for its huge herds of elephant, considered by some to be the largest elephants in the world. You may also see lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, lechwe, kudu, Cape buffalo, and much more. Birding is also very popular, with more than 450 species on record. (B,L,D)

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Dates & Prices do not include air travel. Participation in this vacation requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-vacation air segments; or (2) intra-vacation air segments only, starting at $1,467. Required intra-vacation air segments are: Cape Town/Kapama Private Game Reserve; Kapama Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg; Johannesburg/Victoria Falls; Chobe National Park/Okavango Delta; Okavango Delta/Maun; Maun/Johannesburg (in lieu of Victoria Falls/Johannesburg). Air prices were effective on July 15, 2015, and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.

Prices based on double room occupancy.

Single Room Supplement: $1,150 to $1,465

Triple rooms are not available.

Extra Nights per person in Cape Town:January-March & September-December: in single room $240; in twin room $139April-August: in single room $167; in twin room $101

Extra Nights per person in Johannesburg:in single room $233; in twin room $135

2017 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in July 2016.

Features

City Highlights

CAPE TOWN Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve, a colony of African penguins, and the Bo-Kaap Museum; funicular ride to old Cape Point lighthouse; [LF] guided walking tour of the Bo-Kaap area; [LF] Cape Malay cooking class; cable-car ride up Table MountainKAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Six game drives in an open-air 4-wheel-drive Land Rover; optional bush walk; sundowner drinksJOHANNESBURG Guided tour of [LF] Soweto, including Mandela House; visit the Apartheid MuseumVICTORIA FALLS Cruise on Zambezi River; guided walk of the fallsBOTSWANA Three game activities in Chobe National Park; three game activities in the Okavango Delta including a [LF] mokoro excursionCHOBE NATIONAL PARK Five game activities

Launch Date

07/14/15 8:00pm

Meals

American breakfast daily, 8 lunches, 9 dinners including a welcome dinner in Cape Town and a farewell dinner in Victoria Falls

Check with your physician regarding the latest health requirements for travel to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.

All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.

We do not recommend this vacation to people with serious back problems, as it can be quite rough while driving on/off game park trails.

Botswana extension" Due to limited capacity on charter flights, your luggage must be soft-sided with dimensions not exceeding 26"x12"x10" or weight exceeding 44 lbs including hand luggage. These flights also have a passenger weight restriction of 220 lbs, so the weight of each passenger will be required and an extra seat charge may apply.

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